Corporate Office:
​100 19th Street, STE 109
Rock Island, Illinois 61201
309-794-6711
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Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Illinois Rental Payment Program is now Closed.
The Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) is now closed, however, you can check the status of your application submission at https://ilrpp2.ihda.org/ or return to your application already in-progress.

Landlords whose tenants have applied can access an in-process application at: https://ilrpp2.ihda.org/#/display/618d534ead73e501a6a9c486
  • Coverage provided:            Combined total 15 months of rental arrearage + 3 months prospective rent
  • Coverage period:                June 2020-April 2022
  • Maximum grant amount:  $25,000 per rental unit (grant will be based on tenant need and may be adjusted)
  • Assistance paid to:             Housing providers
  • ​Application closed:           Sunday, January 9 at 11:59 p.m.
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  • Prioritization will be given to applicants who are:
  • - unemployed over 90 days; and/or
    - below 50% of the Area Median Income (see income limit tab below)

GROWTH is serving as a Housing Stability Service Provider for any Illinois housing provider or tenant with application assistance and ongoing support to applicants. Se habla espanol. Equal opportunity provider. 
Chicago Residents

If you live in the City of Chicago there may be other rental assistance programs for you. 

​The City of Chicago's Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is now closed.

If you missed the window to apply for assistance through IHDA, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is currently accepting applications for rental assistance.

If you are looking for assistance, please contact an IDHS Service Provider Agency in your area at https://www.illinoisrentalassistance.org/providers

The Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) is an emergency rental assistance program designed to support households in Illinois who cannot pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The application window closed on Sunday, January 9 at 11:59 p.m.

For ILRPP information and updates, please visit illinoishousinghelp.org.
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​​GROWTH continues to be available to assist Illinois residents navigate the application process, to access computers and the internet, and answer questions about qualifications. Services are available in English and Spanish. 
  • Open by appointment Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Extended hours, including weekends, as necessary by appointment 
GROWTH is serving as a Housing Stability Service Provider for ILRPP and is available to assist tenants and housing providers with any questions or assistance with the online application. GROWTH has a dedicated application intake center equipped with laptops and internet connection to assist in the application process. The application intake center is in the McKesson Lofts Building in downtown Rock Island, IL.
 
GROWTH is serving multiple counties with the ILRPP which include: Rock Island County, Mercer County, Whiteside County, Carroll County, Jo Daviess County, Ogle County, and Sangamon County. Any housing provider or tenant living within these counties can call GROWTH for assistance. GROWTH will be traveling to each county based on application demand to assist housing providers and tenants.
 
GROWTH will be accepting appointments following COVID protocols in accordance with CDC guidelines. To schedule an appointment, please call (309) 788-6311 or toll free at (855) 788-6311. Appointments are being accepted Monday- Friday 8:30-5:00 p.m. and extended hours (including weekends) may become available based on demand, including after hours and weekends as necessary.
 
As a HUD- approved housing counseling agency, GROWTH employs 3 HUD-certified housing counselors that will work to assist both housing providers and tenants with their required sections to achieve a successful application submission.

Asistencia con la aplicación

​GROWTH actúa como proveedor de servicios de estabilidad de la vivienda para ILRPP y está disponible para ayudar a los inquilinos y proveedores de vivienda con cualquier pregunta o asistencia con la solicitud en línea. GROWTH tiene un centro de admisión de solicitudes dedicado equipado con computadoras portátiles y conexión a Internet para ayudar en el proceso de solicitud. El centro de admisión de solicitudes se encuentra en el edificio McKesson Lofts en el centro de Rock Island, IL.

​GROWTH presta servicios a varios condados con el ILRPP, que incluyen: condado de Rock Island, condado de Mercer, condado de Whiteside, condado de Carroll, condado de Jo Daviess, condado de Ogle y condado de Sangamon. Cualquier proveedor de vivienda o inquilino que viva dentro de estos condados puede llamar a GROWTH para obtener ayuda. GROWTH viajará a cada condado en función de la solicitud de solicitud para ayudar a los proveedores de vivienda e inquilinos.
​GROWTH aceptará citas siguiendo los protocolos de COVID de acuerdo con las pautas de los CDC. Para programar una cita, llame al (309) 788-6311 o al número gratuito (855) 788-6311. Se aceptan citas de lunes a viernes de 8:30 a 5:00 p.m. y las horas extendidas (incluidos los fines de semana) pueden estar disponibles según la demanda, incluso después de las horas hábiles y los fines de semana, según sea necesario. Como agencia de asesoría de vivienda aprobada por HUD, GROWTH emplea a 3 asesores de vivienda certificados por HUD que trabajarán para ayudar tanto a los proveedores de vivienda como a los inquilinos con las secciones requeridas para lograr una presentación exitosa de la solicitud.
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